Ten years ago SMHC embarked on a bold effort to build a replacement facility for our main clinic so we could meet the growing needs of our patients and our community.
As construction on our new facility, Westbrook Plaza, nears completion, we want to thank everyone who helped turn our ambitious vision into an amazing reality.
From the very beginning we had support from residents, our healthcare partners, philanthropic friends, local businesses and government. We could not have accomplished so much without your incredible generosity and support.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this enormous achievement. We hope you’ll continue to support the work and mission of South of Market Health Center.
Westbrook Plaza is now open! Check back soon for updates about our Grand Opening on June 9!
Treating the whole person:
Our range of medical, dental and support services
have been designed around the specific needs of
our clients.
Some facts about the SOMA
SOMA
is about 54% white, 17% African American,
17% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 11% Latino/Hispanic.
SOMA
is one of two areas in the City with the largest
number of residents receiving General Assistance.
Over
the last 12 years, 2,210 units of affordable
housing have been added to the area.
The
number of children and youth residing in SOMA
is expected to increase by 114% by 2010.
Bessie
Carmichael, the only elementary school in
the SOMA, recently moved into a new state-of-the-art
facility on Seventh Street with larger classrooms
and a new computer lab. The school offers
the only Filipino Bilingual Program in the
SF Unified School District.
Nearly
30% of the enrolled children in Bessie Carmichael
Elementary School receive free or reduced
school lunches.
The
unemployment rate in South of Market is
more than double the citywide rate.
In
the 94103 zip code where SMHC is located,
23% of the population lives below the poverty
level compared to 15% for the entire city.
